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5 things to know about the Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for an unusual midterm convention. The two-day event, a first for the party, brings hundreds of GOP elected officials, candidates, donors and state and local party leaders to the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas. But unlike a typical party nominating convention, there…

Roll Call

Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most

ELECTIONS 2026: Most Republicans are staying away from Trump’s confab in Texas. But, Eric Garcia writes, one man desperately needs Trump

The Independent UK

GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems

National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.

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Republicans Have One Big Request for Trump at Midterm Convention: Talk About GOP Wins, Not Yourself

At Dallas midterms, Republicans spotlight Trump and party achievements, despite some candidates opting out. This event could shape Congress's future.

International Business Times UK

USDA Is Moving SNAP and Nutrition Program Offices Out of Washington — What Benefit Recipients Should Know

USDA is moving much of the federal operation overseeing SNAP, WIC, school meals and other nutrition programs away from the Washington area as part of a major reorganization now underway.

The Free Financial Advisor

Republicans Give Away Free Tickets to Trump's Dallas Convention as His Approval Rating Drops to New Low

The RNC offers free tickets to its Dallas convention as Trump's approval hits 33%. The event aims to energize the GOP ahead of November midterms amid his approval rating challenges.

International Business Times UK

Trump heads to Dallas convention ahead of promised 30-day campaign blitz

President Donald Trump on Wednesday will head to a Republican midterm convention that will offer clues about the message he intends to deliver when he hits the campaign trail for a 30-day October blitz before Election Day. The GOP leader is set to address the party faithful Wednesday and Thursday…

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Trump seeks to defy history with Republican unity show

Donald Trump is taking the unusual step of holding a Republican national convention just weeks before the US midterms. The two-day Dallas event aims to energise voters and protect Republican control of Congress, but comes as Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%.

The Economic Times

GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance

The two-day gathering, informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” will put Texas at the center of the political world as it hits the homestretch of its most competitive election cycle in years.

The Texas Tribune

Anxious Republicans watch from the sidelines as Trump keeps tight grip on cash and spotlight

President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week’s Republican convention in Dallas

The Independent UK

What to expect as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s midterm convention

High ranking Republicans and voters head to Dallas this week in a desperate attempt to rally support ahead of the midterms

The Independent UK

Republicans blast out ‘free tickets’ offer to save Trump from Dallas convention embarrassment

The Texas spectacle later this week could prove to be a misstep for the president if he doesn’t get the crowds he wants

The Independent UK

Key Republican is missing from GOP’s Dallas convention raising questions about tensions with Trump

Thune will attend fundraiser for embattled GOP candidate he tried to block from winning Texas primary instead of speaking onstage

The Independent UK

Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Picking Up Riders — Here's Why Regulators Moved Just as Fast

Tesla's driverless Cybercab began paid rides in Austin this week with just 45 cars — hours before NHTSA opened an audit into its certification.

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Fake Republican Convention Website Redirects Visitors to DOJ's Epstein Library Before RNC Event

A fake GOP convention website redirected users to the DOJ's Epstein Library, creating political controversy before the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, featuring Trump and Vance.

We Got This Covered

American Airlines flight took off normally from Dallas, then a passenger’s alleged meltdown forced others to duct-tape and zip-tie him to his seat

“We do not tolerate violence.”

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Supporters Reportedly Asked to Pay $88,600 Just for a Photograph

At a Dallas RNC event, donors can pay $88,600 for a photo with Trump. The fundraiser aims to boost Republican campaigns amid controversy over campaign finance practices

The Economic Times

Trump expands convention role as Republicans seek to rally voters before midterms

President Trump will now address the Republican convention on both nights. This expanded role competes with the NFL season's opening games. Party officials are concerned about attracting attendees to the Dallas event. Trump faces weak approval ratings amid voter dissatisfaction with current issues. The convention aims to rally voters behind…

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Rubio's Marquee RNC Slot Upends the "No Latino Headliner" Story Ahead of Dallas Convention

Rubio's confirmed as a marquee RNC speaker, undercutting the "no Latino headliner" story. Plus: a finalized Dallas protest route and a $1.8M security bill.

The Times of India

A Guatemalan immigrant began delivering pizzas in Dallas in 1987; decades later she built a franchise training organisation

Aicha Bascaro arrived in the United States as an immigrant from Guatemala and, in 1987, took a job delivering pizzas at a Domino's restaurant in Dallas, Texas. What began as an entry-level job became the starting point for a career spanning more than three decades and almost every level of…

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Dallas woman goes to Texas Roadhouse for family dinner. Then she’s rushed to hospital as her eyes suddenly swell shut in the parking lot

“It’s an open secret.”

The Conversation

In Texas, ordinary Muslim religious practices are increasingly being treated as political threats

Elected officials across Texas are increasingly treating ordinary Muslim religious practice – prayer, dress, marriage counseling, even mosques themselves – as evidence of a political threat and saying so openly.

Sports Illustrated

Who Won Each of the 15 NFL Cutdown Day Trades, and Why

With roster spots at a premium, several teams made notable moves this weekend to address their needs ahead of the regular season.

The Times of India

In 2025, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of recycled plastic into a highway, replacing part of the bitumen to test how it handles extreme heat

On State Highway 205 in Rockwall, a suburb east of Dallas, engineers paved a 3,500-foot stretch of road using about 4.5 tons of recycled plastic mixed directly into the asphalt. The project, led by Sahadat Hossain, a civil engineering professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, replaces a portion…

The Times of India

Americans don't always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

Amid a renewed controversy over whether American jobs should be reserved for Americans and not skilled foreigners, Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind presented a detailed analysis of the tech situation, breaking down which tech companies need what type of skills. Govind said she had been in tech for 15 years…

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